Oscar Piastri had a tricky weekend in Baku, crashing in Qualifying, dropping to the very again of the pack after a botched race begin, after which crashing once more on the opening lap.
The race begin was as massive a mistake as you will get for a championship contender at this part of the season. It’s elementary, nevertheless it proves that ice-cool Oscar feels stress and emotion like the remainder of us.
From ninth on the grid, issues have been wanting routine for Piastri on Sunday as he lined up completely in his grid field, discovered his optimum pre-start revs of 9,500rpm and hovered his foot there ready for the lights to exit. This could have left him in good stead for an honest launch and a cost by the sphere over a 51-lap Grand Prix.
